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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A simple yet delicious Margherita pizza topped with fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture and knead into a dough.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the base.
- Top with mozzarella slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, preheat a pizza stone in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Margherita pizza, Italian pizza, vegetarian pizza